Morris County School of Technology 400 East Main St., Denville, NJ 07834 Tel: 973-627-4600 ~ Fax: 973-627-6979 Website: www.mcvts.org CEEB Code: 310281

Administration Lynne Jackson, Principal Athena Borzeka, Dir. of Student Personnel & Special Education

History Morris County School of Technology, part of the Morris County Vocational School District, was established in 1969. Since then, the school has evolved into a four-year, full-time comprehensive career and technical high school with eight Academies located in Denville and two satellite Academies in Butler and Rockaway.

Mission Statement The mission of the Morris County Vocational School District is to provide vocational and enrichment programs that inspire and prepare students to succeed in today’s world and pursue tomorrow’s opportunities.

Accreditation The Morris County Vocational School District holds dual national accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and The Council on Occupational Education.

Facts at a Glance (for Denville location)

School Counselors Marisa Dillon Kevin Elias Jennifer Katz Stephen Ward

County

Morris County is one of the ten wealthiest counties in the United States and has long been recognized as a prime setting for business and family. Morris County is located approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City, in the heart of northern New Jersey. Within 469 square miles of land area, the county contains 39 municipalities. The 13,000 acre county park system is noted statewide for its recreational facilities and preservation of Morris County’s natural landscape. The County is well served by a network of major interstate, state, county, and municipal roadways as well as bus, train and airport service.

Community

Denville is appropriately named the “Hub of Morris County”. Its 12 square miles are conveniently located near Routes 46, 80, 287, 10 and 53 providing easy access to the school by car and bus. The Denville train station is located two blocks from the school.

Full Time Academies The Academies of Morris County are individual magnet high schools that offer students with similar interests and aptitudes a challenging and exciting curriculum. Students take a collegepreparatory program that provides them with multiple options after graduation, including admission to colleges and universities or a career path to entry-level employment in some of the nations fastest growing industries.

Student Selection Applicants for full time academies are selected from a diverse population of eighth grade students throughout Morris County during the fall of their eighth grade year. Standardized test scores, attendance, grade point average, an entrance examination and teacher recommendations are considered.

• Average class size 20 • Freshman Enrollment 189 • Sophomore Enrollment 191 • Junior Enrollment 157 • Senior Enrollment 147 •10 Full-Time Academy Programs

Academies Located at the Morris County School of Technology

Class of 2015

• Law & Public Safety – located at Butler High School (Grade 10-12) • Mathematics, Science and Engineering - located at Morris Hills High School

• 134 graduates • 95% attended a post-secondary institution • Graduates attended more than 60 colleges & universities • 1 Military

Distinctions • National Merit Finalists • SkillsUSA Gold Medal Winners • HOSA First Place Medal Winners • Rutgers Distinguished Scholars

• Computer and Information Science (CIS) • Culinary Arts (CUL) • Design (DSN) • Education and Learning (AEL) • Finance and International Business (FIB) • Health Care Sciences (HCS) • Sports Medicine (SPT) • Veterinary Science (VET) • Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) - Dance (DNC) or Multimedia (MM) • Law & Public Safety (LPS) (Grade 9)

Satellite Academies

Scheduling

MCST works on a block schedule with alternating A & B days. This allows for a maximum of five academic classes, physical education & health, two to four electives and career technical training annually.

Option II Eligible students may apply for Option II which permits the district Board of Education to determine curricular activities or programs aimed at achieving Core Curriculum Standards for promotion and gradation purposes. Option II serves as an alternative to traditional high school courses and involves in-depth experiences that may be provided by school district personnel or instructors not employed by the school district. Option II includes Independent Study online programs. Option II courses receive Pass/Fail (P/F) and are not calculated into the GPA.

Graduation Requirements

Students who desire an Academy Endorsed Diploma are required to obtain a minimum of 160 credits and meet all graduation requirements in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:8-5.1. In addition, the class of 2015, must demonstrate proficiency on the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) administered in the spring of the junior year and on End of Course Assessments as specified. Starting with the Class of 2016 students will participate in the PARCC Assessments.

Required Courses:

Honors Courses

Honors Courses are available in specific courses: English, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science. These courses offer enrichment both in the scope of material presented and in depth exploration. All Honors & College courses are weighted and assigned one additional point.

Advanced Placement Courses MCST is proud to offer two Advanced Placement courses beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Advanced Placement courses are currently offered in Calculus AB and Physics I.

Grade Point Average A cumulative grade point average (GPA) is maintained on all students beginning with the freshman year based on final grades in each course. A student’s transcript contains class rank as well as his/her grade point average (GPA). In calculating GPA, the converted quality points are multiplied by the number of credits assigned to the course. The resultant course quality points are totaled and divided by the total credits attempted by the student. Grading System Range

Weighted GPA

(College, AP & Honors Courses)

97-100 A+ 5.3 94-96 A 5.0 90-93 A4.7 87-89 B+ 4.3 84-86 B 4.0 80-83 B3.7 77-79 C+ 3.3 74-76 C 3.0 70-73 C2.7 67-69 D+ 1.3 64-66 D 1.0 60-63 D.7 Below 60 F 0.0 Pass P n/a *The highest possible GPA will vary by Academy. Pass (P) is not factored into GPA.

SAT Scores for MCST (for Denville location) (127 reported for 2014-2015)

4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 .7 0.0 n/a

*93 Seniors earned college credit

109 Seniors earned college credit

SAT Subject Test Scores (Class of 2015 for Denville location)

MCST Average SAT (1600 scale): MCST Average SAT (2400 scale):

1189 1776

NJ Average SAT 2014 (1600 scale): NJ Average SAT 2014 (2400 scale):

1021 1520

ACT Scores for MCST (for Denville location) (89 reported for 2014-2015)

MCST Average ACT Composite: NJ Average ACT Composite 2014:

General GPA

(all other courses)

26 23

Section

Mean

Students Tested

Biology-Ecology Biology-Molecular English Literature French Math Level I Math Level II U.S. History

584 666 683 575 644 641 620

5 12 4 2 16 8 4

College & University Partners The Morris County Vocational School District has partnerships with colleges and universities. Students enrolled in Morris County School of Technology may earn college credit for coursework through articulations established with higher education partners. Students earn college credits from participating partner colleges and universities by completing high school courses as part of their high school program. These credits may be applied towards a degree program at a partner college or university or transferred to the student’s college or university of choice. Partner colleges include NJIT, Seton Hall, and Rutgers.

Academy Program and Grade Twelve Initiative Eligible students in Grade 12 may enroll in courses at the County College of Morris to earn college credits. Morris County School of Technology funds up to 22 college credits as part of the Grade Twelve Initiative, allowing eligible students to earn college credits while completing their high school requirements. Graduation requirements at the County College of Morris include English Composition I & II, Lifetime Wellness, Physical Education, two courses related to the Academy Program, and two additional courses of choice. Visual and Performing Arts Academy students may elect to take courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University or Ramapo College in addition to the County College of Morris.

College Acceptances Students have been accepted to hundreds of colleges, universities, and two and four year technical institutions. Below is a sampling of schools which students have been accepted over the last three years: Albany University College of Pharmacy Ithaca College Savannah College of Art and Design Adelphi American University James Madison University Seton Hall University Albright College Arcadia University Johnson & Wales University Stevens Institute of Technology American University ArizonaState StateUniversity University Kansas State University SUNY Arizona BabsonCollege College Kean University Syracuse University Babson Binghamton University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple University Bentley University Bloomsburg University Lafayette College The American Musical & Dramatic Academy Berklee College of Musicof Pennsylvania Boston College Lehigh University The Citadel, Military College of S. Carolina Binghamton University BostonCollege Conservatory Loyola University Maryland The College of New Jersey Boston BostonConservatory University Marist College The Culinary Institute of America Boston Caldwell University Maryland Institute College of Art The George Washington University Boston University Case Western University Marymount Manhattan College The Julliard School Carnegie MellonReserve University Centenary College Massachusetts College of Art and Design The New School– Eugene Lang College Case Western Reserve University ChamplainofCollege McGill University The Ohio State University University Central Florida Clemson University Michigan State University The University of Arizona Champlain University CoastalMilitary CarolinaCollege University The University of the Arts Citadel, of South Carolina Monmouth University College of Saint Elizabeth Montclair State University The University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill City College of New York CUNY College of William and Mary Moravian College The University of Scranton Clemson University ColoradoState StateUniversity University Mount Saint Mary College Towson University Colorado Columbia of University Muhlenberg College University of Advancing Technology University Connecticut CornellUniversity University New Jersey Institute of Technology University of California, Los Angeles Cornell CountyCollege CollegeofofMorris Morris New York University University of Connecticut County Dartmouth College Northeastern University University of Delaware Culinary Institute of America Drew University Pace University, New York City University of Maine University of Delaware Drexel University Pennsylvania College of Technology University of Maryland, College Park University of Denver Duke University Pennsylvania State University, University Park University of Massachusetts, Boston DeSales University East Stroudsburg Philadelphia University University of New Hampshire Drew University University Emerson College Princeton University University of Pennsylvania Drexel University Emory University Purdue University University of Pittsburgh Duke University Fairfield University Quinnipiac University University of Rhode Island East Carolina University Fairleigh Dickinson University Ramapo College of New Jersey University of Richmond Elmira College Florida State University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Rochester Elon University FordhamCollege University Rice University University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Emerson Franklin and Marshall College Richard Stockton College of New Jersey University of Vermont Emory University Gannon Dickinson UniversityUniversity Rider University University of Virginia Fairleigh Georgia Institute of Technology Rochester Institute of Technology Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Florida State University Gettysburg College Roger Williams University Villanova University Fordham University Goucherand College Rowan University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Franklin Marshall College High Point University Rutgers University Virginia Tech George Mason University Hofstra University Sacred Heart University Wentworth Institute of Technology Howard University Saint Joseph’s University William Paterson University of New Jersey Indiana State University Saint Peter’s University

Extracurricular Highlights

Morris County School of Technology students enjoy all the benefits of an athletic program and extra-curricular activities. Co-curricular activities develop student initiative, provide meaningful opportunities for socialization, foster leadership skills and enable students to explore a wider range of individual interests.

Sports (Varsity/Junior Varsity) FALL Cross Country Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Girls Volleyball

WINTER Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Bowling

SPRING Baseball Softball Golf

Chorus HOSA - Future Health Educators National Dance Honor Society Photography & Art Student Government

DECA Jazz Band National Honor Society Poetry

Clubs and Activities American Welding Society Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Multicultural Peer Leadership Skills USA

Drama/Thespian Society Key Club National Technical Honor Society Robotics

Four Year Course Offerings REQUIRED

SELECTION

English (4 years)

• English I* • English II*

Physical Education/Health (4 years)

• Physical Education 9, 10, 11, 12 • Health 9, 11, 12 • Driver’s Ed 10

Mathematics (3 years)

• Algebra I • Geometry* • Algebra II/Trigonometry* • Pre-Calculus*

• Calculus • AP Calculus AB◊ • Probability and Statistics ~ • Foundations of College Mathematics

• Biology* • Chemistry* • Physics* • AP Physics I◊

• Anatomy and Physiology I • Environmental Science° • Integrated Physical Science ~

Social Studies (3 years)

• World History * • US History I* • US History II*

• Economics*° • Global Studies

World Language (2 years)

• Chinese I, II, III • French I, II, III, IV • Spanish I, II, III, IV

Visual or Performing Arts (1 year)

• Advertising Art and Design • Art and Composition 1 • Art and Composition 2 • Computers in Art 1 • Computers in Art 2 • Creative Drama

Science (3 years)

Subject to Availability

• English III* • English IV*°

• Creative Movement • Drama • Fundamentals of Music • Laboratory Band I, II, III, IV • Music History • Public Speaking

• Creative Writing • Film Literacy • Financial Literacy • Flexibility and Strength Training • Foundations for Academic Success I, II • Human Behavior I • Human Behavior II • HSPA Mathematics, LAL and Writing • Intro to Programming & Problem Solving • Contemporary Issues in Society

Electives (2 per year) Subject to Availability

CRC: CUL: FIB: HCS:

Child Related Careers 9, 10, 11°, 12 + Child Psychology Culinary 9, 10, 11, 12 Finance 9, 10, 11, 12 Dynamics of Health Care I, II H + Medical Terminology I, II H, Anatomy & Physiology I, II H+, Medical Math H + Nutrition H + Health Care 12 DSN: Digital Design 9, 10, 11, 3d Studio Max or CADD CIS: Net1A + Net10, AP Computer Science, IT Essentials I, II + Networking 11, Independent Projects in Computer Science VET: Veterinary Science 9, 10, 11, 12 VPA MM: Multimedia 9, 10, 11, 12 + Theater Arts 9, 10, 11 VPA DNC: Dance 9, 10, 11, 12 + Theater Arts 9, 10, 11 SPT: Sports Medicine 9, Sports Medicine 10 LPS: Law & Public Safety 9

Academy Program Career and Technical courses as per Academy Program

Independent Study Self Directed Learning (no credit) Option II Learning

Other

Special Education Courses

English Skills Integrated Math World History Skills US History Study Skills 9, 10, 11, 12

Structured Learning Experience (SLE)

160 hour required internship in field of study

* Honor courses available ° Course eligible for college credit

• Intro to Video Game Programming using C# • Advanced Video Game Programming • Intro to Java I • Journalism • Medieval Histroy • SAT Prep Math, English • SRA Math, Language Arts • Yearbook 11 • Yearbook 12 • Civil Criminal Law

◊ Course new for 2015-2016 school year ~ Course not running 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 school year